Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
Indulge in the delightful Halloween Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies—a festive treat that combines rich, fudgy chocolate brownies with a creamy orange cheesecake swirl. Perfect for Halloween parties or cozy gatherings, these brownies are visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. With their vibrant orange hue and decadent flavors, they’re sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Easy to prepare, these spooky sweets offer a fun baking experience that allows for customization according to your personal tastes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- Orange food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray.
- In one bowl, mix sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Add eggs, oil, and vanilla; stir until smooth.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Incorporate one egg and vanilla extract then gradually mix in orange food coloring.
- Pour brownie batter into the prepared dish; dollop cream cheese mixture on top and swirl together gently.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie piece (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg